Automation Engineer

Clear.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Overtime

Pension plan

Personalised career development plan

Job summary

Clear. is seeking a skilled Data Centre Controls Engineer for a home-based role requiring regular travel to data centres across London. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with SCADA and PLC systems in a mission-critical environment.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in controls engineering and excellent problem-solving skills. Benefits include an industry-leading bonus scheme, private healthcare, and personalized career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with SCADA and PLC systems or BMS engineering.
• Capable of effective communication with clients and teams.
• Highly organized with a proactive problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and maintain SCADA and PLC systems in data centres.
• Deliver expert BMS and PLC maintenance.
• Conduct site surveys and documentation for accurate task execution.

Skills

Hands-on experience with PLC and SCADA systems

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

London

Are you a skilled and open-minded Controls or BMS Engineer ready to take your career to the next level in a fast-paced, mission‑critical environment?

Clear are working with an established and innovative Ignition, SCADA, PLC, and BEMS integrator in the data centre space who are looking for a dedicated Data Centre Controls Engineer to support the continued delivery of high‑quality service and project solutions for our data centre client.

This is a home‑based role with regular travel to data centres across London and the Southeast. This position offers a flexible and rewarding opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to grow in a dynamic and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineer and maintain SCADA and PLC systems within mission‑critical data centre environments, including fault diagnosis and repair of Ignition‑based front‑end applications, PLC Ladder Logic, and redundant communications protocols.
• Deliver expert BMS (Trend) and PLC maintenance, ensuring maximum system uptime, reliability, and compliance with customer and regulatory standards.
• Perform detailed site surveys and documentation, gathering all necessary data (e.g. software, graphics, containment, and wiring layouts) to enable accurate task execution and seamless project delivery.
• Collaborate closely with sales, delivery, and R&D teams, translating client needs into effective control solutions while supporting pre‑sales estimating, solution development, and ongoing system optimisation.
• Provide exceptional customer‑facing support, handling technical challenges and complaints with professionalism while maintaining long‑term client trust and promoting Chartwell’s reputation for quality and reliability.

Ideal Candidate:

• Possess hands‑on experience with PLC and SCADA systems or someone who has a strong background in BMS engineering.
• Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of liaising effectively with clients, sales teams, and R&D to deliver tailored, high‑reliability control solutions.
• Be highly organised and proactive, with strong problem‑solving abilities and a track record of working effectively during unsociable hours when required.
• Show a customer‑focused mindset, combining technical expertise with a willingness to learn, a can‑do attitude, and the ability to build lasting client relationships.

What’s on Offer:

• Industry leading bonus scheme rewarding your performance and commitment.
• Private healthcare with the option to include your family.
• Overtime
• Pension plan
• Personalised career development plan designed to help you grow and advance with us.